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Program Leader - Peace, Conflict and Development
International Development Research Centre (IDRC)
Location: Ottawa, Canada
Last Date: September 26, 2010
The International
Development Research Centre (IDRC), a
Canadian Crown corporation, supports research in developing regions of the world
to promote growth and development. The result is innovative, lasting local
solutions that bring choice and change to those who need it most. We are
seeking a dynamic, strategic, innovative leader to join our management team
based in Ottawa, Canada.
PROGRAM LEADER - Peace, Conflict
and Development
Job
Overview
The
Peace, Conflict and Development Program contributes to the production and
dissemination of locally-grounded research on political arrangements, security,
and justice issues, with the goal of promoting more accountable and legitimate
state institutions as well as a more empowered citizenry. The Program is
currently undergoing a renewal to review programming priorities and strategic
approaches to research funding.
As the Program Leader, you
will support this renewal and your team’s focus to develop and maintain a
program-level vision; provide intellectual leadership in identifying critical
research issues; and develop, manage and monitor a portfolio of projects of
approximately $6 million annually. You will lead a multidisciplinary team of
professionals based in Ottawa, Canada as well as in our Regional Offices in the
developing world. You also will represent the Program internationally, support
knowledge dissemination and utilization, and work to expand programming
resources by fostering linkages with other funding agencies.
Candidate Profile
Education
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PhD and a record of research and
publication in a relevant discipline such as international development,
political science, or international relations, with application to developing
country contexts OR Masters degree in a relevant discipline and
significant work experience
Experience
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Ten years of experience in
conducting and managing relevant policy research and/or in policy formulation
and implementation
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Experience in leading and
managing multidisciplinary teams and working in developing regions
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Experience working in an
independent policy research organization or a grant-making organization is an
asset
Language
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Bilingual position
(English/French) at an intermediate level as a minimum
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Proficiency in Spanish is an
asset
Knowledge
- Knowledge
of governance, conflict and social policy issues in one or more of the regions
targeted by the Program
- Familiarity
with the issues and challenges around promoting accountability, legitimacy,
security and justice in developing country contexts
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Understanding of policy research methods and approaches, including strategies
for effectively communicating research results and linking research to policy
Competencies
- Proven
strategic thinking, solid judgement, initiative and creativity
- Excellent
interpersonal and communication skills; sensitivity to individual, gender and
cultural differences
- Strong,
planning and project management skills; ability to negotiate under pressure
- Ability to
lead and manage a diverse, multidisciplinary, international team
- Ability to
provide specialized advice and guidance to policy research organizations
supported by the Program on issues of research design, outreach, and/or
organizational development
- Ability to
develop and maintain networks of organizations and partners, including actual
and potential funding agencies, grantees, and government officials
Additional Information
This position
requires a willingness to travel internationally, an average of 30-60 days per
year.
If you are interested in a
career with a lasting impact, we invite you to join our team of talented
and motivated professionals operating in a stimulating, multicultural, learning
environment. Although this is a permanent position, we may consider
secondments. For more information about this opportunity and how to apply,
visit
www.idrc.ca/careers. Application Deadline: September 26, 2010.
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